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London Transport Museum poster from 1915 titled "Oh, London", featuring a quote attributed to the English dramatist Thomas Dekker.
Poster Details
Artist: Charles Sharland.
Year: 1915.
Content: The poster uses an ornate, illuminated manuscript style and border to present a passage about the greatness and beauty of London, encouraging people to explore the city for themselves using the transport system.
Quote Source: The text is attributed to Thomas Dekker, circa 1590.
Dimensions: The original poster measures approximately 1016 mm in height and 635 mm in width.
Purpose: It was designed to promote travel on London's underground railways, which began featuring such art posters in their stations after World War I to encourage the public to explore the city. |
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